Patel was born on 13 October 1989 in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire as Himesh Jitendra Patel. He attended Prince William School & Sixth Form in Oundle, Northamptonshire.
His mother is from Zambia and his father is from Kenya. Before he was born, his parents moved to England via India. His mother's favourite song is John Lennon's "Imagine". It was popular when she moved to England.
Himesh began to learn the piano at an early age and, at 13, bought a cheap electric guitar and taught himself how to play. The actor can also sing as illustrated by his performance in Yesterday.
2003-2007 Himesh Patel was a member of The Young Actors Company in Cambridge. Through the Young Actors Agency, Himesh was put up for the role of Tamwar in EastEnders.
Patel began his acting career playing Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. His first appearance was in the episode shown on 1 October 2007. Patel also appeared as Tamwar in the 2010 spin-off series EastEnders: E20 and co-wrote an episode of EastEnders: E20 with EastEnders co-star Charlie G. Hawkins. Patel's departure from EastEnders was announced on 12 March 2016.
In 2014, Patel starred in the short film Two Dosas as Pavan.
He played the role of social worker Nitin in Channel 4 sitcom Damned from 2016 to 2018. He is a member of the National Youth Theatre.
He is set to appear in the 2019 films The Aeronauts and Yesterday.
Back In The U.S.S.R
Himesh Patel Lyrics
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Didn't get to bed last night
On the way the paper bag was on my knee
Man, I had a dreadful flight
I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.S.R.
I've been away so long I hardly knew the place
Gee, it's good to be back home
Leave it 'til tomorrow to unpack my case
Honey, disconnect the phone
I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Well, the Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the West behind
And the Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my mind
Show me 'round your snow-peaked mountains way down south
Take me to your daddy's farm
Let me hear your balalaikas ringin' out
Come and keep your comrade warm
I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Woo, woo
Woo (sing it with me)
Woo, woo
Woo (come on)
Woo, woo
Woo
Back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Woo! Yeah!
The lyrics to Himesh Patel's song "Back in the U.S.S.R." depict his experiences traveling back to the United States from Miami Beach. He expresses his exhaustion and frustration from a dreadful flight, as he didn't get any sleep and had a paper bag on his knee. However, upon arriving back in the U.S.S.R., he realizes how lucky he is to be home. The song highlights the feeling of familiarity and the comfort of being in one's own country after being away for a long time.
Patel sings about leaving the unpacking of his case until tomorrow and asking his partner to disconnect the phone, conveying a desire to relax and enjoy the homecoming without any distractions. The lyrics then shift to his admiration of Ukrainian and Moscow girls who captivate him and leave the Western girls behind. He mentions how the thought of Georgia is always on his mind.
The song's chorus repeats the sentiment of being back in the U.S.S.R., emphasizing the gratitude for being home. The lyrics are filled with a sense of joy, excitement, and appreciation for the familiar surroundings and people in his homeland.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, flew in from Miami Beach BOAC
I arrived in the U.S.S.R. after flying from Miami Beach on BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation).
Didn't get to bed last night
I didn't have a chance to sleep last night.
On the way the paper bag was on my knee
During the journey, I had a paper bag on my knee.
Man, I had a dreadful flight
I had a terrible flight experience.
I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
I have returned to the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
You may not fully comprehend the privilege and fortune you possess, my friend.
Gee, it's good to be back home
Wow, it feels wonderful to be back in my homeland.
Leave it 'til tomorrow to unpack my case
I will delay the task of unpacking my suitcase until tomorrow.
Honey, disconnect the phone
Darling, please disconnect the telephone.
Well, the Ukraine girls really knock me out
The girls from Ukraine truly captivate and impress me.
They leave the West behind
They surpass and outshine the women from the Western world.
And the Moscow girls make me sing and shout
The girls from Moscow make me feel so elated that I can't help but sing and shout.
That Georgia's always on my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my mind
I can't stop thinking about Georgia, it occupies my thoughts constantly.
Show me 'round your snow-peaked mountains way down south
Take me on a tour of the snow-covered mountains in the southern part of the country.
Take me to your daddy's farm
Bring me to your father's farm.
Let me hear your balalaikas ringin' out
Allow me to listen to the melodious sounds of your balalaikas (traditional Russian instruments).
Come and keep your comrade warm
Join me and provide warmth and comfort to your comrade.
Woo, woo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo (sing it with me)
Join me in singing enthusiastically.
Woo, woo
Continuing to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo (come on)
Encouraging others to join in the excitement.
Woo, woo
Still expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo
A final exclamation of enthusiasm.
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Returned once again to the U.S.S.R.
Woo! Yeah!
Exclaiming with enthusiasm and joy.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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